The Taliban’s new 31-article family law regulation has triggered global outrage. From treating a young girl’s silence as “consent” to expanding religious court powers over child marriages, divorce, and women’s rights, critics say Afghanistan is witnessing the institutionalisation of hard-line rule. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the controversial law and why human rights groups are deeply alarmed.


Taliban Recognises Child Marriages Valid | 'Virgin Girl's Silence Counts as Consent'

The Indian government has revised gratuity rules, reducing eligibility from 5 years to 1 year for employees. The move aims to provide early financial benefits to workers while improving flexibility for employers. Under the new guidelines, more employees can claim gratuity sooner, but critics argue it may affect long-term retirement planning. This video explains the key changes, eligibility criteria, calculation method, and implications of the new gratuity rules so that employees and employers can understand how it affects them.

New Gratuity Rules in India: Eligibility Reduced to 1 Year

Street dogs in Turkiye get new homes, under the new law. Several of them are receiving pampered treatment. Watch WION to know more.

Turkiye: Strays find loving home under Turkiye's new law

Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday (Apr 2) signed into law a bill that will tighten state control over foreign-funded non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The controversial law that is modelled on Russia's "foreign agents law" has faced criticism from human rights bodies and groups who say it is restrictive and will stigmatise them and create unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.

Kyrgyzstan passes law targeting foreign-funded NGOs; critics warn media freedom under threat

Channel migrants will be removed from the UK, banned from future re-entry and unable to apply for British citizenship under new legislation. The slew of proposed measures will apply to anyone arriving on UK shores in a small boat.

UK New law to stop small boat migrants

Protests among industry workers and climate groups have emerged as perhaps the biggest challenge for Rishi Sunak's government. The British government will announce the new proposals today to clamp down on protests.

PM Sunak to announce new proposals to clamp down protests

Canada is one of the top destinations for millions of people throughout the world who are looking to relocate. However, some people who are considering moving there may need to reschedule their plans.

Why has Canada banned most foreigners from buying homes till 2025? We explain

In a ‘new law’ on cards, Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced on Thursday that anyone, who clicks and shares picture of a wrongly parked vehicle, will get the reward of Rs 500.

‘New law’ on cards: Rs 500 reward for sharing picture of wrongly parked vehicle soon, says Indian Minister

China passed a law on Saturday to strengthen border protection amid a protracted standoff with India, worries about spillover effects from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and the spread of COVID-19 from Southeast Asia.

China strengthens land border protection with new law

German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. "I believe this law is incorrect and incompatible with my beliefs," Merkel said in a statement to the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, adding that the bill was something she would vote against politically.

'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law

Hungary's ban on school talks about sexuality or transgender issues is "an affront to human rights", Britain's first Special Envoy on LGBT Rights said on Thursday, saying he would join the European Union (EU) in fighting the new law.

Britain slams Hungary's anti-LGBT+ law as an 'affront to human rights'

In a stern warning to the anti-coup protesters, Myanmar's military said the agitators could face up to 20 years in prison if they obstruct the armed forces anywhere across the country.

Under new law, Myanmar protesters to face up to 20 years in prison

Malaysia's government Monday pushed a law through parliament that makes "fake news" punishable by a maximum six-year jail term

Malaysia approves 'fake news' law despite outcry

Under a new law Indonesians could be jailed for criticising national politicians

Indonesia makes criticising politicians a crime

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